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title: "FAN0003 - Third-Party Contingency Provider"
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# FAN0003 - Third-Party Contingency Provider

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3eefeeb4-c203-41e2-b7bc-2434563e5039

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## Summary

The Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "FAN0003 - Third-Party Contingency Provider," aimed at enhancing operational response resilience for emergency incidents in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This procurement falls under the fire-brigade and rescue services category, with a total contract value of £2,000,000. The tendering process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 13 March 2020. The awarded contract to Securitas Security Services (UK) Ltd commenced on 1 May 2020 and is set to run until 30 April 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in emergency response services, particularly those with capabilities in managing multi-faceted incidents such as natural disasters, pandemics, and industrial actions. Companies providing suitably trained personnel and ensuring quick response times in crisis situations would be well-equipped to compete in similar procurement processes. Engaging in this sector can enhance operational collaborations with local agencies and blue light partners, ultimately aiding in the growth and resilience of businesses involved in public safety and emergency management.

## Notice

LFRS has identified a requirement to increase operational response resilience arrangements with the support of third-party contingency providers who can offer the necessary capacity, knowledge and skills to either work alongside crews or on their own if required. This requirement is only likely to be required in the event of: - natural disaster, - terrorist event, - pandemic outbreak, - industrial action, - prolonged incidents over multiple days, - any other unforeseen similar event.To supply sufficient and suitably trained staff maintaining 100 % availability of six fire engines throughout each occasion that the third-party provider is used. To respond immediately to emergency incidents when mobilised, aiming to attend life threatening incidents within 10 minutes from the time of call. To work with other blue light partners and local agencies as necessary to resolve emergency incidents effectively, adopting safe systems of work using LFRS supplied equipment and consumables, deployed from fire stations and locations within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. To provide fire control with timely location, informative and assistance messages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3cb9db-d9ac-4645-b4be-21cb1fd11d42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £575,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services

## Release History

- 15 May 2020 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3cb9db-d9ac-4645-b4be-21cb1fd11d42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3cb9db-d9ac-4645-b4be-21cb1fd11d42
  15th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=764ca02f-215a-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leics-fire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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